Available to hire
I’m Christian Rye, a senior production leader and creative producer based in London with 16+ years’ experience delivering high-volume, social-first content across film, photography, and post-production. I build and lead high-performing teams, optimize studio workflows, and drive innovation to deliver outstanding content across TV, social, DOOH, and live channels.
I have extensive experience as a Director, DP, and Photographer, working across in-house studios and client partnerships to shape concepts, cast, and shoots. I thrive on scalable production pipelines, cross-functional collaboration, and pushing creative and commercial value for every project.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Photographer / Creative Producer / Content Creator at Various clients (Ginsters, Mars, Columbia Clothing, Quorn)
April 1, 2026 - Present• Ginsters Greg's Love Ginsters, Social + OOH - 1st AC and Exec Producer
• Mars Dreamies OOH - Photographer
• Columbia Omni-Heat Clothing, OOH - Photographer
• Quorn Puppet, AI Data - Photographer and Retoucher
Exec Producer and Shoot Studio Manager at Omnicom Production
March 3, 2025 - March 31, 2026• Led end-to-end delivery of social-first content across Omnicom’s UK studio operations, working with
clients including Amazon, Pladis, ExxonMobil, and McDonald’s.
• Managed the planning, budgeting, casting, and execution of high-volume studio productions and
select on-location shoots.
• Built and led agile production teams with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and speed, remaining
hands-on as a Director, DP, and Photographer where it adds creative and commercial value.
• Partnered with Content Production and Strategy teams to support new business, shape campaign
responses, and deliver commercially robust budgets.
• Drove innovation through streamlined workflows and the integration of generative AI to optimise
output and performance.
Head of Bankside Film Studio & Edit Assist at Bankside Film Studio
May 1, 2018 - February 1, 2025Led the design, build and ongoing management of an in-house film and photography studio, delivering projects on time and within budget. Built agile production teams, defined workflows, and supported new business through campaign planning and delivery.
Head of MCR - Lab Post Production at AMV BBDO
April 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015Led a team of editors across QC, encoding, and delivery for major channels; implemented tools and workflows to improve efficiency and maintain high technical standards; trained and developed staff.
MCR Supervisor at The Mill London
January 1, 2008 - April 1, 2012Led a team of editors at The Mill London, overseeing QC, encoding, and delivery across major channels; managed day-to-day operations and maintained high technical standards.
Education
BSc Multimedia Studies, Technology & Design at Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
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